Aaron Whitaker

**** ***** ***** *** *****, Murray, KY 42071

acfz7f@r.postjobfree.com

270-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Talented management professional with an extensive background and expertise in supply chain solutions, materials planning, inventory control, and warehouse operations management determined to continue advancing an already successful career by making an impact in a new challenge.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Letica Corporation

Warehouse/Shipping Manager February 2010-Present Fulton, KY

* Enhanced outbound order staging processes to eliminate shipping errors and identify quality issues

* Heightened awareness of production runs to improve product placement strategies

* Modified packaging on several products that resulted in more efficient trailer cubing and storage

* Research production and sales data to maximize efficient purchase quantities of raw materials

* Continuous improvement projects team leader; 5S raw material staging and product pack out

* Collaborate with planning & sales managers to maintain optimal inventory levels and product turns

* Initiated ABC cycle counting to upgrade inventory accuracy

* Installed a production board to reinforce organization & communication within the department

* Analyze open order reports and finished goods inventory to advocate FIFO methodology

* Most importantly, zero lost time accidents within the warehouse and shipping department

Pepsi MidAmerica

Human Resource Manager September 2008-June 2009 Benton, KY

* Proposed, created and implemented standard operating procedures for Full-Service Salespersons

* Self-Trained Vendmax Vending software subject matter expert

* Advised Area Sales Managers on utilizing Vendmax reports for cash and inventory accountability

* Trained all Route Salespersons on the correct Vendmax Vending Software hand held procedures

* Recruited, screened, and interviewed prospective employees daily

* Supported an environment to encourage open communication

* Prepared and presented Vending and Sales Audit reports for the bi-weekly CEO Management Meeting

UPS-Supply Chain Solutions

Logistics Analyst/Material Planner October 2003-August 2008 Louisville, KY

* Secondary parts planning subject matter expert for multiple technical repair operation customers

* Successfully lowered inventory dollars on hand for all accounts from $1.3 million to $500,000

* Maintained inventory levels to support customer demand while meeting contractual service agreements

* Analyzed part consumption and repair data to make quality financial based purchase recommendations

* Service levels for all parts planning accounts were above 99.95%

* Created part usage Access database to identify, distribute or dispose of excess and obsolete inventory

* Special projects team leader for the Sprint and Dish Network account implementations

* Interfaced with customer representatives, operations management, and repair technicians regarding best practices of efficient parts consumption

EDUCATION

Murray State University

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business May 1999 Murray, KY

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

HAZCOM; Injured Employee Process; Emergency Response Plan; Lock Out-Tag Out; Yard and Dock Safety; Transportation Security Administration; Personal Protective Equipment;

Fork Lift Operator and Trainer; Yard Dog Operator and Trainer

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Prophet Planning system by Baxter Planning subject matter expert

Self-Trained CORAL, Exceed, METRIX, SAP and Avante warehouse management software expert

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